Nuestro cliente CIMA, Centro de Investigación de la Universidad de Navarra, situada en Pamplona, cuya misión es realizar investigación traslacional de excelencia, basada en conocimientos biológicos orientados a encontrar tratamientos innovadores para los pacientes.

En estos momentos, requiere la contratación de un Manager de Protección Intelectual e Industrial que reportará al Responsable de Protección Intelectual e industrial y colaborará con los equipos de investigación, en el análisis, gestión y realización de todos los procesos de IP dentro de la Unidad de Traslación e Innovación.

Responsabilidades:

• Ofrecer apoyo a los grupos de investigación y gestionar la estrategia de propiedad intelectual del centro.
• Colaborar con investigadores para proteger innovaciones desde fases tempranas, realizar los análisis preliminares y gestionar relaciones con los agentes externos que colaboren con CIMA.
• Participar en los proyectos de investigación diseñados por el CIMA como representante del equipo de Protección Intelectual e Industrial.
• Preparar, proteger y gestionar patentes así cómo los informes requeridos por entidades internas y externas.
• Apoyar la transferencia tecnológica, licencias y acuerdos de colaboración como parte del Comité de Patentes.
• Mantener actualizado el portafolio de IP y asegurar cumplimiento legal.

Requisitos:

• Formación universitaria en Ciencias de la vida + PhD.
• Experiencia previa de IP en biomedicina o biotech (1-2 años)
• Se valorará cualquier conocimiento de patentes, licencias y normativa nacional e internacional.
• Habilidades de comunicación, negociación y trabajo en entornos multidisciplinarios.
• Buena capacidad de organizar y comunicar así como negociar y persuadir.
• Imprescindible un nivel alto tanto en español como en inglés.
• Se valorará residencia en Pamplona.

Ofrecemos:

• Participar en la protección de innovaciones biomédicas de alto impacto.
• Oportunidades reales de formación y de desarrollo profesional.
• Impacto directo en la transferencia tecnológica y colaboraciones estratégicas
• Colaborar con científicos y equipos multidisciplinarios en un centro de investigación de referencia internacional
• Desarrollo profesional en propiedad intelectual y tecnología.
• Interesante paquete de beneficios sociales.
• Formato híbrido.

Our client is a solid technology company, now managing an emerging biotech platform dedicated to discovering and developing breakthrough antimicrobial agents to combat the growing threat of drug-resistant infections. Leveraging cutting-edge biology, advanced screening platforms, and a multidisciplinary team, they aim to deliver novel anti-infective therapies with transformative potential for global health.

Driven by a strong scientific and entrepreneurial spirit, the company is entering an exciting research & growth phase. We are now seeking a Director, Drug Discovery Chemistry, to lead and expand their Discovery Chemistry function, driving innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellence across their pipeline. The position is based in Barcelona.

Main Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise and manage the day-to-day activities of the Research Chemistry group, providing vision, inspiration, and both short-term and long-term goals. Communicate priorities, policies, and goals of Senior Leaders to the group.
• Perform medicinal chemistry SAR-driven optimization of novel small molecule and other drug modalities to provide overall optimal in vitro and in vivo properties of new anti-infective therapeutics
• Champion and lead the Research chemistry efforts on multiple internal/external project teams, and demonstrate the ability to multi-task and parallel process to add to our continuous pipeline of development candidates
• Identify new strategies and technologies and improve on existing platforms for pursuing novel synthesis of small molecule and other drug modalities
• Set priorities, accelerate, and ensure successful progression of the group’s technology and pipeline projects.
• Actively participate in departmental, cross-functional, senior leadership, and external meetings to contribute expertise and to represent the goals and vision of the Discovery Chemistry group.
• Interact broadly and collaboratively with other groups, forging relationships and active collaborations.
• Challenge and mentor the Drug Discovery Chemistry group to provide opportunities, visibility, and development for all group members.
• Directly report to the General Manager.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Have a Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry or in medicinal chemistry (Ph.D. in Chemistry or Pharmacy).
• Extensive drug discovery experience with small molecule and other drug modalities including their synthesis and manufacturing, and expertise in modern methods in medicinal chemistry structure-activity relationships.
• A minimum of 10 years of industry experience.
• Additional relevant experience should include an understanding of biological MOAs, extracellular/intracellular target evaluation, ADME/PK, PD/efficacy, tox evaluation,
• A track record of success in the field of novel therapeutic molecules, (i.e., advancement of molecules into the clinic)
• Experience building leading teams is required.
• Working collaboratively with both internal and external organizations (e.g., CROs) is mandatory.

Our client is a solid technology company, now managing an emerging biotech platform dedicated to discovering and developing breakthrough antimicrobial agents to combat the growing threat of drug-resistant infections. Leveraging cutting-edge biology, advanced screening platforms, and a multidisciplinary team, they aim to deliver novel anti-infective therapies with transformative potential for global health. 

Driven by a strong scientific and entrepreneurial spirit, the company is entering an exciting research & growth phase. We are now seeking a Director, Drug Discovery Biology, to lead and expand their Discovery Biology function, driving innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellence across their pipeline. The position is based in Barcelona.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate and supervise the activities of the Drug Discovery Biology group, strengthening cooperation and synergies among the different work teams.
• Building and managing a high-performance, business-oriented multidisciplinary team to deliver on both science- and business-driven milestones.
• Defining objectives and priorities for senior leaders in the group so that information is efficiently communicated to all levels and team members.
• Authorize and supervise the integration of studies carried out in-house and with external collaborators, to guarantee quality standards, and compliance with work programs, to meet milestones.
• Responsible for ensuring robust results from scheduled studies within agreed timeframes using the available infrastructure and equipment.
• Responsible for proposing the purchase of the necessary equipment for the efficient fulfillment of the group's responsibilities.
• Identify and propose collaboration agreements, joint ventures and entry and exit licenses with other companies, in addition to leading public-private collaboration initiatives.
• Set priorities, accelerate, and ensure successful progression of the group’s technology and pipeline projects.
• Actively participate in departmental, cross-functional, senior leadership, and external meetings to contribute expertise and to represent the goals and vision of the Discovery Biology group.
• Challenge and mentor the Drug Discovery Biology group to provide opportunities, visibility, and development for all group members.
• Responsible for the approval of work procedures
• Direct report to the General Manager

Candidate profile:

• PhD in Microbiology or Parasitology (Ph.D. in Biology or Medicine).
• 10 years experience in this or similar positions, in pharmaceutical companies and/or startups focused on drug discovery of antimicrobial agents.
• Experience in drug discovery, from screening to clinical candidate development.
• Experience in the development phases would also be valued.
• Extensive experience in various drug discovery disciplines: in vitro and in vivo, microbiology, parasitology, cell culture, and alternative in vitro models.

Our client is a solid technology company, now managing an emerging biotech platform dedicated to discovering and developing breakthrough antimicrobial agents to combat the growing threat of drug-resistant infections. Leveraging cutting-edge biology, advanced screening platforms, and a multidisciplinary team, they aim to deliver novel anti-infective therapies with transformative potential for global health.

Driven by a strong scientific and entrepreneurial spirit, the company is entering an exciting research & growth phase. We are now seeking a Business Development Director with solid experience in interacting and dealmaking both with public and private companies and partners.

The position is based in Barcelona.

Key responsibilities:

• Identify, negotiate, and join new strategic partners and collaborators to ensure its sustainability and growth.
• Responsible for defining the strategy to promote projects and select potential partners.
• Contacting national & international companies, associations, and clusters related to infectious diseases, to explore collaborations & potential funding sources.
• Responsible for promoting the company’s strategic and technical capabilities related to the different research areas.
• Collaborate with the various research groups to understand their competencies, including financial objectives, and propose to structure R&D strategies.
• Responsible for supporting project managers in the coordination of European projects throughout their life cycle, from negotiation to closure, including financial objectives and topics to structure their R&D strategy.
• Collaborate with technical teams to define and prepare the short-, medium-, and long-term funding strategy including proposals to ensure quality issues.
• Responsible for internally coordinating with researchers the drafting, preparation, management, and administration of
• Coordinate the preparation & supervision of budgets for funding programs.

Candidate profile:

• Bachelor's or PhD in life sciences or chemistry.
• 10 years’ Experience. In laboratory work, evolving from the lab to project management and then to business development roles. Important negotiating skills.
• Successful track record of creating value in drug discovery and/or development, in venture-backed startups and/or biopharmaceutical companies.
• Experience leading deals to internalize projects, defining corporate strategy & priorities, and licensing products to other companies.
• Manage a wide range of stakeholders, from boards of directors to investors, related to current and future partners and customers.
• Experience in drafting documents, applying to calls for proposals, and in participating in multidisciplinary teams managing projects, both administratively and financially
• Interpersonal and communication skills, visionary attitude.
• Experience managing public or private funding programs. Such as, EU funding programs, Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe

A GMP-certified lentiviral vectors CDMO with healthcare and industry clients is looking for a Business Development Director with experience in the ATMP CDMO market to lead the company's global expansion. The position is located in Barcelona, and a hybrid / remote role is an option.

Key responsibilities:

• Expand the customer base and retain existing customers.
• Prepare and implement a new business plan.
• Perform consultative sales and lead negotiations with clients.
• Prepare and implement the annual sales budget and commercial strategy.
• Represent the company at relevant meetings.

Required qualifications and experience:

• University degree in life sciences (PhD preferred).
• Proven sales experience in the ATMP market at healthcare institutions and biotech companies.
• International sales experience.
• Fluency in English.

We offer:

• Play a pivotal role in developing and growing high-quality CDMO.
• Produce a high impact in the organization.
• Competitive package.
• Position on site or hybrid.
• Real personal growth possibilities.